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KEENAN, (née McBride) Brenda, Booterstown, Co. Dublin (peacefully) January 23, 2025, in the wonderful care of St John’s House, Merrion Road. Brenda will be deeply missed by her loving children Paul, Carmel, Fiona, Donal, Orla and Declan; her daughters-in-law Avril and Barbara, her sons-in-law Pat and Keith, adored grandchildren Naomi, Robert, Hugo, Andrew, Conor, Tuyen, Mark, Anna, Louis, Zara, Cai and Magnus, sister Dympna, brother Tom, and her many relatives, friends and neighbours. May She Rest in Peace. Reposing at her home, on Monday January 27, from 4pm until 6pm A Funeral Mass celebrating Brenda’s life will take place on Tuesday morning (January 28) at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue, after which Brenda will be laid to rest with Seamus in Shanganagh Cemetery. Brenda is now reunited with her beloved husband Seamus, sister Carmel and son-in-law Mike. Her gentle nature and kindness will be forever remembered by all who knew her. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, can be made to Blackrock Hospice www.olh.ie For those who wish to join in the celebration of Brenda’s Funeral Mass, please see the link https://www.churchservices.tv/booterstown

MURPHY, Anne Rose (née Ryan) (Oranswell Road, Bushypark, Galway and formerly of Skerries, Co. Dublin). January 23, 2025 peacefully at home. Predeceased by her beloved husband Dr. Niall Murphy and by her brothers John and David. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son Jonathan and daughter Caroline, granddaughters Sara, Anna and their mother Sinead. Deeply mourned by her sister Mary, brothers Tom, Hugh and Michael and sisters-in-law Terry, Mary and Clodagh, nieces and nephews and many friends. Reposing at home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today Monday January 27. Removal from her home tomorrow, Tuesday, January 28, at 11.45am to arrive at St. James’ Church Bushypark in advance of Requiem Mass therein at 12 noon. Following Mass, she will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. No flowers please. Donations if preferred to Western Alzheimers or The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Rest in peace Mum/Nana/Anne

KIRBY, Brid (née Keating) (Carrig Drive, Dooradoyle, Limerick and late Teacher Crescent College Comprehensive School and late of 99 Bridge Club). January 23, 2025, peacefully in the loving care of Carrigoran House Nursing Home. Beloved wife of Eddie and dearly loved mother of Brian, Orla and Daragh. Brid will be sadly missed by her daughters-in-law Colette and Anna, her cherished grandchildren Jim, Sarah, Daniel and Tom, extended family and her many friends. May she Rest in Peace. Funeral arriving at St. Paul’s Church, Dooradoyle today Monday January 27 for Requiem Mass at 11.30am with burial afterwards to Castlemungret Cemetery.

BURKE, (Cork) on January 21st, 2025 (peacefully) (in her 81st year) in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Haven Bay Centre, Kinsale, KAY (Kathleen) (nee Lynes) Richmond, Blackrock Road (Retired Physiotherapist), formerly of Thurles & Sligo. Dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Tom, loving sister of Diarmuid and the late Carmel (Sheedy) and sister-in-law of the late Jerry. Sadly missed by her loving brother, nephews Padraig, Diarmuid & Patrick, nieces Derval, Jennifer, Muireann, Grainne and their families, sister-in-law Margaret, the Lynes, O’Callaghan & Heffernan families, godchildren, great-nieces, great-nephews, relatives and friends. Lying in repose at her residence on, Tuesday 28th January, from 4pm with Prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, 29th January, at 10am at St. Joseph’s SMA Church, Blackrock Road. Funeral afterwards to Kilbrogan Cemetery, Bandon. Requiescat in pace.

CORBETT, William (Bill) (Malahide and care of Stewarts Care, Palmerstown) - January 15, 2025, (peacefully) at St. James's Hospital Beloved son of the late Donal. Deeply missed by his loving mother Mary, sister Tracy, brothers John and Don, brother-in-law Stephen, sister-in-law Nessa, aunts, uncles, nieces Isabelle and Aimée, nephew Don, extended family and friends in Stewarts Care particularly his close friend Rob. R.I.P. A private family funeral has taken place. The family would like to express their deep gratitude to the wonderful staff at Stewarts Care for all their loving care of Bill over the years.

OAKES, John Rowland (Late of Axel, Netherlands and formerly Foxrock, Co. Dublin and Birmingham, England) – January 16, 2025, in his sleep, at De Vurrsche Aged Care Centre. John was survived by Chris and their children and spouses Nigel and Maureen, Hazel and Theo, Peter and Kinta. He was the grandfather of Adam and Lucy; Leon, Holly, Tara and Pippa; Louis, Art and Alana, and great-grandfather of Raiden, Kaleb and Willow. His remains have been sent for medical research according to his wishes. A memorial event will be arranged for a later date. Rest in peace

BANNON, Michael Anthony (Greystones, Co. Wicklow and Bannon Jewellers Bray and Blackrock) – January 21, 2025, peacefully, on Cara Ward. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Mary, children Michael, Louise, Joanne, Elaine and Elizabeth, sisters Marie (Clarkson) and Adrienne (Maguire), by Fiona and Bruno, his grandchildren Michael, Alexis, Clara and Inez, his extended family, friends, neighbours and colleagues in the jewellery community. Reposing at home, The Moorlands, on Sunday (Jan.26) from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Requiem Mass on Monday (Jan.27) at 11.30am in Holy Rosary Church, La Touche Road, Greystones, followed by burial in Redford Cemetery, Blacklion, Greystones. "A life that touches others goes on forever”

O'FLAHERTY, Dr. Eileen (née Sexton) (Sea Road, Galway) 21 January, 2025. (Peacefully) in the kind care of the staff of St. Mary's Nursing Home with family by her side. Predeceased by her husband Micheál and by her sisters Clare and Darina. Mourned and sadly missed by her children Ailbhe, Colm, Orla and Dara, grandchildren Cara, Eoin, Micheál, Niamh, Colm, Micheál, Nessa, Aisling, Brian, Laura, Ava and Sarah and by her great granddaughter Maggy born recently in Australia. Eileen will be lovingly remembered by her daughters-in-law Sarah and Kim, sons-in-law John and Ron, brother-in-law Coleman, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Reposing at the O'Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue (H91 V1K8) from 4.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. on Sunday (January 26, 2025). Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Eileen at 11 a.m. at St. Ignatius (Jesuit Church), Sea Road (H91 Y544) on Monday (January 27, 2025). Following Mass she will be laid to rest in Rahoon cemetery. ‘Ní bás ach athfhás’

O'Halloran, Greg (Hal) (Lower Kilmacud Road, Dublin and late of Synge Street CBS). January 22, 2025, passed away peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, beloved husband of Muriel, father of Margaret and grandfather of Thomas and Hannah. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sisters-in-law Margaret, Barbara and her husband James, Mary and her husband Paul, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, carers and friends. His loss will be greatly felt by his many friends in the Ballyroan Church Choir and the Celtic Choristers. Greg will repose at JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village (D18C8P7) tomorrow Saturday from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Monday morning to the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan arriving for 11am Mass, followed thereafter to Mount Jerome Cemetery. May he rest in peace

MATHEWS, Jane (Ballinteer and formerly of East Wall and Dáil Éireann) 22nd January, 2025, (peacefully) in the exceptional care of the staff in Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Predeceased by her brother Joe and sister-in-law Carmel. She will be deeply missed and remembered with much love and affection by her nieces Paula and Michelle, nephews Paddy and Peter, grandnieces Amy and Sarah, grandnephews Daniel, David, Luke, Jake, Josh and Harrison, extended family, especially Tom, Sinéad and Mary, her very wide circle of friends, neighbours and her wonderful carers. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum tomorrow (Friday) afternoon from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Ballinteer arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Kilbarrack Cemetery. May her gentle soul Rest in peace